Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May 8 Again. Always remember my Brother on this date and many times when I see an officer today.
I think of you when I think of those fellows that my partner and I arrested the late night after you gave your ALL.Desperate as the suspects were they delayed just long enough for us to prevail. Hearing of your shooting while driving down from Bakersfield ,The thought of LAPD being on high alert at that time following your sacrifice made (all) the difference.
I am looking forward to seeing you again when roll call is called in heaven along with so many Centurions that have gone before.
W. Stough LAPD retired

William (Bill) Stough Policeman
LAPD ASD Retired

May 8, 2018

Uncle Roger,

There isn't a National Police Week, or a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Sometimes I just sit and get lost in thought about what it would have been like had you called in sick that night, or just stayed home with the family, or had not turned down Lennox Avenue from Vanowen Street. 51 years ago today, the Warren family was forever changed. That night, a 16 year old suspect took your badge, but we gave you wings, and you gave us a guardian angel who would forever protect us from above. We live through your legacy Uncle Roger. And now you have a great nephew in Roger Michael Ezequiel. It's no coincidence his first name is Roger. He will undoubtedly grow up learning through your stories, life lessons, and traditional Warren humor. It is an honor and a blessing to keep your name strong and true. We love you and will always love you, thank you for watching over us and thank you for being the ultimate cover officer. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, now we'll take it from here, for another year.

Detective M.R. Warren #93
Newark PD, California/ Nephew

May 8, 2018

RIP Officer Warren. Your life and sacrifice are always remembered.

Deputy Sheriff LASD

May 8, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 51st anniversary of your EOW. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 8, 2018

“...a song can take us back instantly to a moment, or a place, or even a person. No matter what else has changed in us or the world, that one song stays the same, just like that moment.”
S.D.
Thank you for the songs. Thank you for the moments. I wouldn’t have missed them for the world....... even if I had known they would end in heartbreak. They became memories too soon.

Nancy

May 8, 2018

Hi Uncle Roger.. I've come on here hundreds of times to post a Reflection but for some reason I just could never find the words. Although you and I have never met, I feel as if I have known you my entire life. My dad (Mike), Uncle John, Aunt Linda and Aunt Carol tell stories about you all the time - they never get old! We miss you like crazy. Your nephew (my brother, Matt) just had a baby and guess what? He named that perfect little boy after you. You are special Uncle Roger and we all wish you were here!!
Love you Forever.

Amanda Warren
Niece

May 7, 2018

"We love them, we miss them, we grieve them, and so we live our lives to make them proud."

Nancy

October 28, 2017

I know of Officer Roger Warren, Jr., only through the Officer Down Memorial Page. While I never met him, I have come to know him through the reflections left by those that did. He serves as an inspirational reminder that the contributions of one's life cannot be measured by longevity, but rather quality. Thank you Officer Roger Warren for your fidelity to service in our profession...and to Nancy and Kelley; thank you for sharing Roger with all of us.

North Carolina Officer

October 27, 2017

Rest In Peace, Officer Warren.

Policeman Randy Walker #17530
LAPD - Metropolitan Division

May 8, 2017

"The best kind of people are the ones who come into your life and make you see the sun where you once saw clouds, the people who believe in you so much you believe in you too, the people who love you simply for being you..........the once in a lifetime kind of people."

Thank you to all who have left a reflection for Roger over these 50 years. Kelley and I appreciate your sentiments......he was special beyond measure.

Nancy

May 8, 2017

Rest in peace

Sgt. Jim Russo

May 8, 2017

RIP brother, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

February 1, 2017

Rest in peace Officer Warren. You were a brave soul. The citizens of Los Angeles won't forget your month of dedication and service.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 26, 2016

Sgt. Wiltrout and the Family of Officer Warren:

I had no idea in '67 that I would be living in the Valley the next and that I would serve in the very station you honored by your presence. I pass your picture several times a day.

Now the station has seen more than 50 years and a mural has been commissioned of which you are an integral part. You may already have been contacted but there will be a dedication on September 22 and a barbeque during all watches. For Family members, we hope if you are still in the area, you might join us on that day. Please call the captain's office or reach out to me.

May Officer Warren's memory be a blessing.

Jim Grant, CIAN II
LAPD, Van Nuys Community Station

September 1, 2015

Rick, I remember the smile on you face as you put your baton into the holder on the driver's side door. You were the first of us that was allowed that honor and the smile told me you were rubbing it in a little. That was, OK. you earned it. Thanks for teaching me what a gig line was and how to line it up. You promissed to teach me and some of our classmates how to play golf at the pitch & putt course by the airport. I am holding you to that, but will wait until I join you. I could not face Nancy or Kelly after sittng with them after the incident. But a while back your daughter tracked me down and called me. I saw Nancy and Kelly's sisters, they are all beautiful. Miss you brother.

SGT Wiltrout
LAPD

May 7, 2015

I never met Roger but I am sure that due to his sacrifice on that May evening in Van Nuys, my FTO and I were more then likely saved from a gun battle in the LAPD Division located 5 miles west of where Roger was shot.
That evening I was working in the West Valley Division with my FTO and was aware of Rogers murder from radio reports as well as news from all local stations. The feeling of family loss was everywhere with the Department. Shortly after mid night on the morning of May 9, My FTO and I spotted and watched as a vehicle circled a 2 block area several times in the business district of Reseda California. The only open business in that area at that time of day was a liquor store. We initiated a vehicle stop on the vehicle and as my FTO was approaching the vehicle that was occupied X 5 the passenger at the right rear began to produce a revolver from his right side and I was able to convince him to stop. My FTO and I would have been ever mindful of tactics in the situation but this was sharpened but what had occurred in Van Nuys Division just hours earlier. We requested a back up and as we held the suspects at their positions inside of the vehicle not a movement was made nor a word spoken. Back up arrived quickly and with sufficient officers, the 5 were removed from the vehicle. Each man had 2 weapons with long guns in the trunk and long criminal records.
The suspects had killed a Police Man in Northern California earlier and while fleeing South had decided to stop and rob for needed money in their escape attempt.
The Detectives that interviewed the suspects following the arrest asked them why they had chose to give up rather then attempt to escape during the stop and they indicated that due to the news reports of the earlier shooting of the Police Man in Van Nuys, LAPD officers would be extra vigilant. I had graduated in the class just ahead of Roger and although we had not met, I know that a Brother had, by his sacrifice, saved us from a really bad night in our division. RIP Brother.

Police Man W. Stough
LAPD Retired

April 26, 2015

I was just looking at (actor) Kent McCord from Adam 12's website. There is a letter that lays out the concept of the show based on real life happenings of Los Angeles police officers. The writer of the letter mentions the dangers of patrol work, and uses the very recent death of Ofc. Warren as an example. It includes an account of a ridealong with LA officers, which occurred the night of Ofc. Warren's death. I thought the family might like to know Ofc. Warren's spot in the history of a much-beloved TV cop drama.

anonymous

October 14, 2013

Uncle Roger,

I've heard your story told by your nephew on numerous occasions, he never misses an opportunity to share the tremendous pride he has for you, his dad, and his grandpa. I know Matt would rather have had you around but is honored by the sacrifice you made. You have since been tasked with keeping three generations of Warren / Stoner officer safe from above. Ill bet you tell god over a beer how you have your hands full with this current one. Haha. I wonder at times if thats you who whispers in my ear and makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. I hear a voice after every proactive radio transmission your nephew makes that tells me I better stop what I'm doing and go cover him. If that is you, it is my honor to assist. I wish I could have known you, it has been a privilege hearing your story. You made the ultimate sacrifice but I know you would be proud of the legacy you left behind.

Officer Nick Mavrakis
Newark Police

May 8, 2013

Great Uncle Roger,
Today marks the day you left us 46 years ago.
Even though I never had a chance to meet you, I've always felt as if I know you through all the stories and memories that are still living and never fading. Our family is blessed to have you watching over us all. With pride and love in our hearts, Rest in Peace.

Love,
Chelsea

Chelsea
Great Niece

May 8, 2013

Uncle Roger,

On November 24, 2012, my partner and I attempted to take a suspect into custody who was under the influence of alcohol and causing a disturbance while eating alone at a restaurant.

What started off like every other contact with an intoxicated subject, this one quickly turned very violent, and into a fight for our lives.

The subject attempted to strike me several times and I quickly took him to the ground, with my partner clawing over me to assist.

The fight for our lives ultimately lasted 4 minutes, all of which was on the ground (just me and my partner), before we were able to exhaustedly take the suspect into custody.

I walked away from the altercation suffering a torn labrum, a torn rotator cuff, and a dislocated shoulder. My partner didn't walk away from the altercation, because he suffered a sever sprain to his knee, torn ligaments and a fracture in his foot, as a result of the suspect deliberately twisting it in an attempt to free himself.

It was then we learned that the suspect was highly trained in combat and self defense as he is a honorably discharged Navy Seal who has seen extensive combat over seas, as well as confirmed enemy kills. The suspect stated after the incident that if he had been carrying his knife or firearm, he would have killed us both.

I had surgery on January 8, 2013, to repair my shoulder and now I'm on the long road to recovery. My partner is currently still in a leg cast and he too is on the long road to recovery.

Uncle Roger, I want to thank you for watching over my partner and I that night, and every night while patrolling the streets. I truly believe that if you had not been sitting on my shoulder that night, we would be sitting next to you right now. When I put my uniform on, I can feel you pinning my badge on my chest before my every shift. I love you dearly, and with every radio call I respond to, I know you're responding as my cover unit.

Thank you for your strength and honor, and guiding me as the sheepdog!

Police Officer Matthew Roger Warren #93
Newark Police Department

February 7, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember yoi for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Yor family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 8, 2012

Rest in Peace, Policeman Warren. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 14, 2012

My father was dear friends with Roger, Sr and was asked to view the body of Officer Warren that night. Having taken place just a few blocks from our Van Nuys home, this horrific event hit home on multiple levels--the grieving for a friend coupled with the loss of a peace officer who is sworn to protect us all. rip

Ronnie Wald
family friend

November 4, 2011

To The Family of Officer warren:
I wanted to offer my sympathies to your family, friends and colleagues on your tragic death. The bravery and courage you exhibited will not be forgotten. Rest in peace Officer Warren.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2011

We remember Policeman Roger R. Warren everyday here at Van Nuys Division. His picture is in our Police Station Lobby, placed so that everyone entering our station can see it.

On Wednesday May 4, 2011 at 12noon we will be conducting our Police Memorial Week Ceremonny at the Van Nuys Police Station "Grove of Remembrance"

Family and Friends are invited to attend,
you can contact me for further information.

P3+1 George Aguilar
LAPD Van Nuys Division

April 20, 2011